US
November 18, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ⅠM 1430 - 45 Ⅰ 1 Ⅰ A2Side A Stamped
ⅠM 1431 - 45 Ⅰ I Ⅰ B2Side B Stamped
IM-1430-45Side A Label
IM-1431-45Side B Label
Ernie FreemanRaunchy
Vinyl pressings
Raunchy
by Ernie Freeman · 1957
17 pressings7 countriesRock & RollInstrumentalRockPop
Raunchy was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Raunchy
13 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
November 18, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5474
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10"
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Label
- Runout / matrix
IM-1430Label A
IM-1431Label B
45-IM-1430Deadwax A
45-IM-1431Deadwax B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IM-1430 5474Runout, side A, etched
45-IM-1431 5474Runout, side B, etched
IM-1430Side A Label
IM-1431Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 5474
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X5474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1280First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | London Records HL-1280First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial IM. 5474First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Imperial 45-IM. 5474First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Germany | London Records DL 20 141First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HL-P 8523First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HLP 8523First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5474First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5474First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Imperial X5474First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Imperial 5474First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Imperial 5474First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Imperial 5474First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1958 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 85237", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 16807", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Imperial X54747", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ARaunchy2:11
- BPuddin'2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Raunchy are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Raunchy are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Raunchy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Imperial 5474, released November 18, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Raunchy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5474, X5474, HL-P 8523, 45-HLP 8523) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ⅠM 1430 - 45 Ⅰ 1 Ⅰ A2 and ⅠM 1431 - 45 Ⅰ I Ⅰ B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Raunchy on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.